Spanish Pocket Guide for Nurses

Polverini, Donna; Natella, Arthur

ISBN 10: 076375112X / ISBN 13: 9780763751128

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning (edition Bilingual), 2008

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 076375112X-11-1

Synopsis:

Spanish for Nurses Pocket Guide includes basic phrases and vocabulary relating to parts of the body and ailments as well as questions and answers related to hospital facilities, admitting and treating patients in general and emergency care, as well as other issues. Cultural observations are highlighted and separate chapter on the intercultural aspects of nursing is included makign this book useful for all nurses. Spanish for Nurses contains a list of Spanish vocabulary words as well as a special glossary of "Spanglish" and border Spanish words and expressions in addition to such material in standard Spanish. A concise guide to basic Spanish grammar is included to make this pocket guide extremly useeful in the classtroom and on the floor.

About the Author: Donna Polverini, RN, MSN-Department of Nursing, American International College Arthur Natella, PhD-American International College Arthur Natella, Jr. received his B.A. from Columbia University and his Ph.D. from Syracuse University. He has taught at major colleges and universities throughout the country and abroad, and he is the author of four books, including The Spanish in America (Oceana Books) and Business in Mexico (Haworth Press), as well as numerous articles, reviews, and translations, which have appeared in the United States, Europe, and Latin America. He is currently Chair of the Foreign Language Department of the American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is also Adjunct Professor on the Criminal Justice Program at Western New England College. He lectures widely on the subjects of the Spanish language and cultural sensitivity.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spanish Pocket Guide for Nurses
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning (edition Bilingual)
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Spiral-bound
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Bilingual.